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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.25, 1,408.33 and 322.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.25, 1,408.33 and 322.71 is: 483.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.25 : 1,408.33 = 322.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.25/1,408.33 = 322.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.25x = 1,408.33 × 322.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.25x = 454,482.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,482.17/939.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.88

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